JOIN jugglers, clowns and illusionists from all over the UK for an evening of magic and mayhem in aid of the charity CRY.

‘Another Magical Evening in May’ will see Southport Arts Centre transformed into a world of fire eaters, stilt walkers and balloon artists in an unmissable fundraising bonanza.

The show, organised by Big Hands Management and Goldielle Promotions comes hot on the heels of last year’s successful event - and looks set to be even bigger and better.

Performers including Master Magician Andrew Green, World Junior Magic Champion Stephen Williams and award winning High Jinx are lining up to wow crowds at the show, which is on Thursday, May 21.

Compèred by Steve Royle, the magical variety show will also feature an appearance from renowned clown Arthur “Vercoe” Pedlar, who has worked all over the world and has even had the privilege of being one of Buster Keaton’s stooges in the Cirque Medrano in Paris.

Vercoe, who became President of the World Clown Association in 2003/4, was one of four clowns invited by the Soviet Union to perform for a Clown Festival in the magnificent 1886 circus building of St Petersburg in 1991.

This year’s show will raise money for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) – a charity which seeks to raise awareness and fund research in to Sudden Cardiac Death.

The doors at the Arts Centre will open at 6pm for an hour of pre-show entertainment, which includes performances by magicians, swing musicians and clowning favourites the Pavement Prats.

So sit back and be prepared to be dazzled!

Tickets cost £10 for adults and £7.50 for under-16s and concessions and £30 for a family ticket for four people.

To book call Southport Arts Centre box office on 01704 540011 or log on to www.seftonarts.co.uk